Employee Card / EU Blue Card (employment) (Zaměstnanecká karta / Modrá karta EU)
Employee Card / EU Blue Card (employment) is a residence route in Czechia (Lavoro). Job in central vacancy register (Employee Card) or qualified job ≥6 months with salary ≥~1.2× avg gross wage (~CZK 56,000/mo) for Blue Card; Blue Card holders can get PR faster (EU-wide 5 yrs). Decision ≤90 days. Fee CZK 2,500 (child <15: CZK 1,000).
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 25'800. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23% + social/health contributions.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 230 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 25'800 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all except Russian/Belarusian nationals |
| Not available to | Russia, Belarus |
| Imposte | Worldwide once resident: PIT 15%/23% + social/health contributions. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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